What's new

What is this?

StingerGal

New member
Joined
Sep 16, 2023
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Purchased new 2023 Kia Stinger in March. Just had windows tinted, and spot was pointed out to me. Never noticed before but now see similar mark on factory tinted Sunroof. Have no idea how to remove but is definitely on the outside of the glass. Any help as to what it might be is greatly appreciated.
 

Attachments

StingerGal

New member
Joined
Sep 16, 2023
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. Any idea what it is? Just curious...
 

Waxman

Super Moderator
Joined
Aug 31, 2007
Messages
6,004
Reaction score
1,609
Points
113
Location
Orange, MA
It could be cherry juice or similar tree drips. It's kind of difficult to say, considering the fact that it's impossible to say what environmenal conditions the vehicle was exposed to. It's kind of like saying " what made me catch a cold?"
 

edredtop

Well-known member
Joined
May 28, 2009
Messages
297
Reaction score
326
Points
63
Location
California
Purchased new 2023 Kia Stinger in March. Just had windows tinted, and spot was pointed out to me. Never noticed before but now see similar mark on factory tinted Sunroof. Have no idea how to remove but is definitely on the outside of the glass. Any help as to what it might be is greatly appreciated.
Aaaahh.....I'm a kid again.

In all seriousness it looks like bird poop did some etching or someone with the flu sneezed a big one in between the laminate of your windshield when it was manufactured.
Read this: https://techfeatured.com/automotive...paint-damage-caused-by-bird-poop-in-5-minutes
 

Attachments

StingerGal

New member
Joined
Sep 16, 2023
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Points
1
As my post clearly indicates, the mark is on windsheild glass not paint, but thanks.
 

Waxman

Super Moderator
Joined
Aug 31, 2007
Messages
6,004
Reaction score
1,609
Points
113
Location
Orange, MA
I think he was merely pointing out how bird droppings are acidic and can etch exterior surfaces on a vehicle.

Did you try the 0000 steel wool and windex and if so what was the result?
 

StingerGal

New member
Joined
Sep 16, 2023
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Points
1
I have not tried it. Am very nervous to scratch glass as it is in my field of vision. As it's the only suggestion will likely give it a "gentle" go. Eeek
 

StingerGal

New member
Joined
Sep 16, 2023
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Points
1
My intent was not to be snippy. I was asking a serious question expecting helpful advice. Not sure how the response from edredtop (with random images/emojis attached to my original picture) fit that bill. Thank you to MEP001 for being so helpful. I appreciate your help.
 

Waxman

Super Moderator
Joined
Aug 31, 2007
Messages
6,004
Reaction score
1,609
Points
113
Location
Orange, MA
you won't scratch the glass with 0000 steel wool.

Just don't use it on the side mirrors.
 
Etowah
Top